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Warm Spring May Slow The Drip Of Syrup From Trees, But Boost Visitors To Maple Syrup Farms

March 23, 2010 Contributor

The first ten photos show the process of pulling sap from a tree and making it into syrup. First, a tree is tapped.

The weather may be lousy for maple syrup production this year, but the tradeoff could be more New Yorkers celebrating the 15th annual Maple Weekend.

Tim Fowler, who runs Maple Hollow Farm in Hannibal with his wife Becky, says without three feet of snow on the ground and ice on the roads, more people could be going out to visit maple syrup farm open houses throughout the state.

See a gallery of photos that shows the process of making sap into syrup.

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RaiderNet Daily: Sexting

March 23, 2010 Contributor

Students say they’re concerned about the dangers of sending sexy text messages and photos.Ã‚Â Also today — Fulton hockey players fall a little short in a weekend tournament.

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Senate Passes Budget; Restores Parks Money And Modifies Education Cuts

March 23, 2010 Contributor

The New York State Senate approved a budget Monday night that will keep Fort Ontario open while changing the deep cuts to education proposed by Gov. David Paterson.

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Scene Around Town: Springing To Life At Sterling Nature Center

March 23, 2010 Contributor

Jim D’Angelo at the Sterling Nature Center sent along this beautiful photo of the new life of Spring.Ã‚Â Notice — and you’ll have to look closely — the beautifully camouflaged creature just to the lower left of the flowers.

Click inside to get details from the nature center on how you can spend a day wandering among scenes like this one, for free.Ã‚Â Can’t beat the view, and can’t beat the price.

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Oswego Mayor’s 2010 State Of The City Address

March 22, 2010 Contributor

Our city of Oswego, NY, faced a challenging year in 2009. Even though the economy did improve somewhat last year, it has not yet fully recovered. Despite these economic conditions, many accomplishments were achieved and more will follow this year in 2010.

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Mayor: Oswego Ready To Face New Challenges

March 22, 2010 Steve Yablonski

In about 12 minutes Monday night Oswego Mayor Randy Bateman highlighted the accomplishments of the last 12 months Ã¢â‚¬â€œ and looked forward to the challenges of the next 12. The city overcame a lot of challenges and hopes to continue making positive strides this year, he said.

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RaiderNet Daily: Big Tests Coming Up

March 22, 2010 Contributor

Students start to think about the Advanced Placement exams that are coming up.Ã‚Â Also, scenes from last week’s Coffeehouse event, and the varsity softball squad gets off to a strong start at a weekend scrimmage.

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Fulton Lions’ Palm Sunday Breakfast Features Dunkin’ Donuts Coffee And Donuts

March 22, 2010 ChirelloMarketing

This SundayÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Fulton Lions Club Breakfast will feature DunkinÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ DonutsÃ‚Â® coffee and donuts exclusively, it was announced by club President Dave Guyer.Ã‚Â Ã¢â‚¬Å“Our breakfast runs 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Fulton Polish Home […]

Hannibal Students Take Budget Protest To Sandy Creek, Meet With Legislators

March 22, 2010 Contributor

Aubertine and State Assemblyman Will Barclay prepare to end the meeting.

The occasion was a breakfast meeting between school district officials from around the county and some of the state lawmakers who represent them. The students were not invited, but showed up to seize the opportunity to lobby directly for help to keep their sports, music and arts.

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City Considering Location For New Skateboard Park

March 21, 2010 Steve Yablonski

The western portion of the Crisafulli Rink parking area could become home to a temporary skateboard park. The facility would be open from May 1 to Sept. 30. Grant funds are being sought to pay for equipment for the park.

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